Plant Manager

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Are you looking for a place where collaboration, growth and a desire to win are at the core of everything you do? At Cart Company (NCC), we believe in dignity, integrity, growth, and curiosity -values that shape our culture and drive our success. Our motto, Built to Win, isn't just words to us; it's how we approach every task and challenge. While we can teach you technical skills, we know that embracing these values is what truly makes a difference.

As an essential business, we manufacture industrial metal products used by Fortune 500 companies-think grocery stocking carts, distribution center carts, and cart corrals. Your work here will have a direct impact on products that millions of people rely on every day.

We are currently looking for a Plant Manager to join our team!

Associate Benefits at Cart Company: Supporting Our Work FamilyAt Cart Company, a proud family-owned business, we treat our employees like family, offering benefits designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Cart Company is proud to offer the following benefits:

• Weekly Pay: Enjoy the convenience of weekly paychecks, ensuring your financial needs are met promptly and regularly.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate and unwind with 7 paid holidays-New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day-plus a closed day after Thanksgiving to spend quality time with loved ones.
• Monthly Incentive Program: We reward your hard work with a monthly bonus that shows our commitment to valuing your contributions.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous vacation and incentive time so you can recharge and make the most of your time outside of work.
• Earn up to 4 Incentive Days: When you take additional shifts outside your normal schedule in a week, you can earn additional time off.
• Perfect Attendance Rewards: At Cart Company, we deeply value your commitment to showing up every day, ready to make a difference.
• Health Insurance Support: We cover most of your health insurance premiums, making it easier to stay protected and focused on what matters. We offer three different plan designs to fit your needs.
• Cart Cash Program: Our 'Cart Cash' program grows with your seniority and helps cover group insurance such as dental, vision, and -rewarding your loyalty to Cart.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Get added peace of mind with fully covered life insurance that helps protect your future, as well as the future of your loved ones.
• 401(k) Matching: Take advantage of our $1-for-$1 401(k) match up to 5% - starting after 60 days and fully vested after one year - to help you build a solid financial future.
• Annual Profit-Sharing: Share in annual profit-sharing that rewards team success and helps you invest in your future.
• Parental Leave: Welcome new family members with one full week of paternity leave, giving you time to bond and celebrate.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow with us as part of the Cart family, with exciting pathways to advance your career and build a legacy.
• Cross-Training Opportunities: Build new skills through cross-training that boosts your confidence, strengthens your abilities, and prepares you for future opportunities.
• Team-Building Activities: Build stronger connections with your team through engaging events that encourage collaboration and teamwork.
• Casual Dress Environment: Work comfortably and express your personal style with a relaxed and casual dress code.
• Shift Differentials: At Cart Company, we know that working non-standard hours shows incredible dedication, and we're excited to reward that commitment with our Shift Differential Program! This program is designed to boost your earnings when you work those essential 2nd or 3rd shifts, making your hard work even more rewarding.
• Seniority Awards: At Cart Company, we cherish the dedication and loyalty of our Associates. Our Service Awards Program is designed to honor your commitment with cash rewards that grow as your tenure with us does. Thank you for being part of the NCC family!
• AND MORE....

At Cart, we're more than a workplace-we're a family that values your dedication, supports your growth, and celebrates your life's moments, big and small.

Summary Description: Responsible for total overall operation at the plant and fosters the NCC 'Safer-Better-Faster' culture. Actively monitors, measures, and reacts to safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory metrics to daily, weekly, and monthly goals. Cultivates a well-trained and motivated workforce that operates in compliance with applicable regulations. Earnestly adheres to and upholds plant policies and procedures for Cart Co. Implements programs within the plant to support HR, environmental, health, safety, quality, lean, and preventative maintenance initiatives. Site representative to local regulatory agencies.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• College-level Associate's degree plus additional specialized training provided by company. Formal training in Lean Manufacturing, MRP, EHS, and data analysis .
• 3 to 5 years experience in leadership/ supervisory roles with Site ownership responsibility. Exhibits ownership/responsibility of all facets of operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain clear lines of communication with customers/NCC staff/vendors.
• Experience with metal fabrication equipment, and ability to maintain/troubleshoot/repair equipment.
• Able to effectively utilize the ERP/MRP business system for all aspects of the operation, including maintaining inventory levels according to demand.
• Site Champion for company regulations and Code of Conduct. Must provide positive leadership and support the company's goals through the efficient use of personnel.
• Outstanding commitment and attendance, working extended hours before and after shift as required.

Skills & Behaviors:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; encourages change.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; fosters team building.
• Exhibits leadership courage to influence the organization to achieve goals.
• Flexible, assertive and stress tolerant, optimistic, and socially responsible.
• Exhibits ability to make sound decisions.

Principle Accountabilities: To be completed with instructions from Operations VP.

Safer:

• Champion a secure, safe and organized working environment in compliance with OSHA, company policy and other applicable laws
• Direct plant associates in reducing the frequency and severity of accidents with thorough investigation, root cause analysis and prevention techniques (lessons learned)
• Manage preventative maintenance of all tools and machinery to maintain in good working order
• Monitor team for compliance to company policies and procedures, document and enforce all work rules.
• Develop safety program policies and training materials for assigned programs.
• Lock out unsafe equipment to prevent use.
• Secure the building daily and respond appropriately to fire/building alarms.

Better:

• Conduct daily meeting with associates to discuss daily goals and assignments; follow-up to inspect expectations are being met. Communicate company goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of data capture of every task being performed via MRP or manufacturing work order. Confirm paperwork is 100% complete, accurate, legible and returned to appropriate area immediately upon completion of the run per set up.
• Review and propose corrections to Bills of Materials as needed for material and labor values.
• Ensure equipment is setup and operated properly to produce quality parts.
• Ensure first piece inspections are being completed by a qualified associate and labeled appropriately
• Ensure latest released prints are used to verify first piece quality for all jobs run
• Implement and maintain 5S Program; Must keep work area clean and neat; complete daily cleaning schedules; maintain company 5S score

Faster:

• Develop production schedules and assign tasks to associates; coordinate inventory and shipping activities with NCC to ensure schedule success.
• Execute the daily production plan to ensure customer orders are completed on time, in a safe and productive manner. Proactively address and resolve material, work center, and associate related issues.
• Identify, communicate and address production constraints to avoid backorders
• Communicate with NCC Global Supply Chain Manager to determine requirements and needs
• Ensure jobs are run at standard or better rates; track progress and identify areas for improvement. Perform root cause analysis and recommend solutions to implement.
• Manage plant costs to achieve or exceed standards
• Continuous improvement of operations. Utilize process monitors for all jobs run; use to identify and resolve problems and improve operations. Continually seek waste reducing opportunities to improve performance.

Growth:

• Support the addition of additional material, equipment, and manpower as necessary in order to leverage the facilities fixed costs.
• Bring new products into production following the new product development (NPD) process.

Team:

• Communicate safety, quality and productivity expectations to associates and then follow up to inspect expectations periodically
• Prepare and conduct any performance reviews, disciplinary action, or coaching in a timely manner
• Prepare for and attend production meetings
• Manage associate attendance adhering to current attendance policy
• Identify and resolve plant problems; seek help when necessary
• Show initiative- ability to manage plant with little supervision
• Develop and sustain training for all positions
• Perform as production/ shipping associate when needed.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential for job function requires the ability to:

• Lift up to 60 pounds
• Stand for a minimum of 8 hours with limited breaks
• Stoop, twist, bend and work overhead
• Demonstrate manual dexterity
• Tolerate extremes in temperature
• Perform visual inspections

This description contains primary duties and does not necessarily reflect all responsibilities and duties for this particular position.